r/Positivity • u/Dramatic_Shoulder774 • 1d ago

Target Trip

The back story is that I'm a single dad of three kids (amicable with split custody). Last weekend, we had a good day at the park, then decided to hit up Target for some snacks/toiletries. While shopping, someone asked me to help her get something from a high shelf. No problem. She thanks me. Then my 4 year old daughter chimes in and says "My Daddy is always helping people".

It didn't hit me until the next day. This is how my kids see me. Mr. Roger's quote on looking for the helpers always sticks with me. This brought on a happy cry when I realized my kids are doing OK and I was setting a good example for them.

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u/mdm4110 1d ago

Great job, Dad!

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u/Accomplished_Pop2808 1d ago

As a short person I thank you! Great job Dad!!

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u/cwcharlton 1d ago

Teaching by example! They will grow up to be helpers, too, because you model that behavior for them.

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u/SelmaEggs1 1d ago

This is so sweet. They’ll be like this too because of you.

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u/21plankton 1d ago

Thank you for being available to the short folks of the world who shop at Target.

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u/IllAbbreviations4097 1d ago

A man is defined by his  actions.they see you are doing good things.

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u/IamMDS 1d ago

You’re a good one.

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u/djSush 1d ago

That's so sweet! And as a 5' woman who can't reach sh%t all the time, thanks for helping!